Fighting Hunger Feeding Hope 5K

On June 6, 2026, runners from across the country will descend upon Rainsville for the 18th ANNIVERSARY OF THE RAINSVILLE FREEDOM RUN 10K AND 5K, "The Best Small Race in America”. The event is for runners and walkers of all ages. The race will begin and end at the DeKalb County Schools Coliseum located at 1504 Main St E.

MOST OVERALL PRIZE MONEY EVER (5) DEEP MALE AND FEMALE

10K Overall Prize $$: 1st place - $1000, 2nd place - $800, 3rd place - $600, 4th place - $400 - 5th place - $200.

5K Overall Prize $$: 1st place - $600, 2nd place - $400, 3rd place - $300, 4th place - $200 - 5th place - $100.

Biggest and Most Door Prizes Ever.

$1000 Grand Door Prize and thousands of dollar more in prizes.

Funds generated by the 2026 Freedom Run will remain in the community, helping local citizens through donations which will benefit local charities.

*** There will be no refunds or bib transfers for this race. ***

The CAVE SPRING Arts Festival 5K is Back!!

(39th Annual for the race)

Saturday, June 13, 2026

8:15 AM 5K

8:25 AM 1 Mile Run/Walk

Race Registration Fees:

*$30 Pre-Registration Entry Fee/ $40 Day of Race

*$25 1 Mile Run/Walk

RACE + FESTIVAL + SHOPS + FOOD + TOURS = The best race in Northwest Georgia!

Come to Cave Spring and experience the charm that has made this town a destination for many people throughout the years. Run the 5K, or 1M fun run / walk, and then stick around afterwards to enjoy the 50th Annual for the Arts and Crafts Festival. Best of all...your Race T-shirt gets you into the Festival and the famous Cave Spring pool for FREE!! Proceeds benefit historical preservation and educational programs.

GROUP REGISTRATIONS ARE ENCOURAGED!!! Groups of 6 or more that register before 6/7/2026 receive personalized team trophies!

Also, race finishers will be offered free hot packs by Bartone Chiropractic.

SO MUCH TO-DO-AND-SEE FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY!!

Obtain a walk, ride, or drive Tour Guide from our nearby Visitor's Center Museum. This guide will introduce a community that has epochal connections to 1000’s of years of Native American, early settler, African American, and deaf cultural history. Tour includes largest Indian cabin; Fairview Rosenwald School museum project; 18th Century Georgia School for the Deaf buildings, train depot, Chubb Town, and 90 different structures on the National Register of Historic Places. Additionally, directions are included to the local trailheads of the Pinhoti Trail. In a town established in 1822, yet quite vibrant still today, you will feel like walking through time!

• Shop the unique antique malls and shops offering unique collectibles, country gifts and decorative accessories. Many local artisans are represented.

• Fuel up with a variety of culinary delights. Southern home cooking to 5-star dining.

• Ice Cream shop, Christmas and fudge shop, and bakery.

Finish out your weekend visiting the large limestone cave, partaking of the nationally-famous clean spring water and languishing in the spring-fed 1.5 acre swimming pool, Georgia’s largest! This year runners receive free pass to pool as well as festival . Remember to bring your swim suit!

As the regional saying goes, 'Folks come to Cave Spring for a day and stay a lifetime.' For More information on both the Race & the Arts Festival - Check out our Facebook Page ( https://www.facebook.com/cavespring5k/ ) and / or the Cave Spring City Website at www.cityofcavespring.com/events

https://www.cavespring.ga.gov/events/cave-spring-arts-%26-crafts-festival

Pre-Race Packet Pick-up

Friday, June 12th from 5:00pm to 8:00pm, you may pick up your Race Packet/T-shirt under the pavilion at Rolater Park in Cave Spring, near the large 'Hearn Academic Bldg.' Packets will also be available on race morning, Saturday, but it sure takes some stress off to get it early!!

HAND-CRAFTED AWARDS

5K

Handmade, ceramic Plates from longtime, local craftsman John Johnston will be awarded to the following:

• Top Overall Male / Top Overall Female / Top Masters Male / Top Masters Female / Top Grandmasters Male (50&Over) / Top Grandmasters Female (50&Over) /Top Senior Grandmaster Female (60&Over) / Top Senior Grandmaster Male (60&O)

Hand-crafted Mugs and Pendants/Medallions from artist John Johnston will be awarded to the TOP 3 in the following Age Groups:

• 14&U, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70&O

Team trophy [Note: Groups of 5 or more sign up by 5/27/24 and receive a "personalized" Team Trophy! for best time in their group.)

1 Mi.

Overall Winners (Male & Female) in the following Age Groups for the 1 Mile Run/Walk will receive commemorative medallion

8-and-Under, 9-10, 11-and-Over

Walkers receive a pendant. Special award for youngest & oldest finisher.

5K COURSE:

This USATF-certified course [GA24031WC] starts in front of Historic 1848 Fannin Hall and Georgia's largest outdoor swimming pool. It winds its way through town before turning by the Georgia School for the Deaf. It then returns to town and meanders through quaint neighborhoods before finishing in the middle of town square. The course is mostly flat with a few rolling hills but this tour of Cave Spring on foot will not be soon forgotten!

REGISTER TODAY ON-LINE...or if you prefer to send a manual, printed entry form and check, please make payable to: Cave Spring Historical Society, Box 133, Cave Spring, GA, 30124

Name: _______________________________________ Age: ________ Date of Birth: ________________

Address: ________________________City: ________________ State: _________ Zip: ________________

Phone Number: __________ Gender: ____ T-shirt: S M L XL 2XL Event: 5K _____ 2 Mile Walk ____ 1 Mile______

REMEMBER...Following awards ceremony featuring handmade pottery, participants receive free admission to the Cave Spring Arts Festival Saturday or Sunday.

RACE WILL BE HELD RAIN OR SHINE.

For More Information Contact:

John Johnston-- cell: (706) 331-9753 or email: [email protected]

Pattie Johnston-- cell: (706) 777-8546

🐔🧇 Chicken & Waffles Dash 5K

Get ready for the most delicious and ridiculous 5K you’ll ever run! Join us on June 13th, 2026 during the Chickamauga Chicken & Waffles Festival for a race that’s equal parts running, laughter, and breakfast-themed fun.

Runners are encouraged to dress the part and join our Chicken & Waffles Costume Challenge. Come dressed as your best chicken, waffle, syrup bottle, chef, or anything breakfast-inspired. The more creative (and slightly ridiculous), the better.

Costume awards include:

🏆 Best Chicken

🧇 Best Waffle

😂 Funniest Costume

👨‍👩‍👧 Best Group Costume

After you dash through the course and cross the finish line, the fun doesn’t stop there. Stick around and celebrate at the festival with amazing food vendors serving up chicken, waffles, and other delicious eats, plus a makers market full of talented local artisans and unique finds.

Whether you're racing for a PR, running for the waffles, or just showing up to see people dressed like breakfast foods… this race is guaranteed to be a good time.

Run now. Waffles later.

Please make plans today to join us for the inaugural running of the “Yanmar America Charity 5K”! Saturday morning – June 20th 2026 – 8:00 AM 5K Start Time – Calhoun City Recreation Department (Park) – Located at 10 McDaniel Station Rd, Calhoun, GA 30701. You’ll love this fast (and flat!) route around the iconic Black and Gold Park in lovely Calhoun as you race to help raise Funds for XYZ

Learn more about Yanmar America, who we are, and what we do here: https://www.yanmar.com/us/about/

Registration Fees:

*$30 5K Pre-Race Registration Fee for Adults / $20 Age 18 and Under

5K Start-Finish & Race Day Parking:

*Both the Start & Finish Lines are located in Calhoun City Recreation Department (Park), 10 McDaniel Station Rd., Calhoun GA, 30701

Race Day Parking:

There is plenty of race day parking in the park adjacent to the ball fields and the start/finish line.

Race Day Schedule of Events:

*6:45 AM Race Day Registration Opens

*7:45 AM Race Day Registration Closes

*8:00 AM 5K Start Time

*9:15 AM 5K Awards Presentation

Pre-Registration Packet Pick up:

*Pre-Registration Packet Pick up will be held Friday June 5 from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Located at …

Awards:

Awards will be given to the following:

*Top 3 Overall Male and Top 3 Overall Female Winners

*Top Masters Male and Top Masters Female Winners

*Top 3 Male & Female in the following Age Categories: 10-Under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 & Over

Please note, this is a rain or shine event.

🦸 Super Dad Stride

Chickamauga Dad’s Day Out Market

June 20, 2026

Grab your cape and bring Dad to the Super Dad Stride at the Chickamauga Dad’s Day Out Market! Choose the Super Dad Stride 5K or the Dad Joke Jog 1 Mile and celebrate the everyday heroes we call Dad.

Every runner gets a superhero cape, and the fun continues after the race with local vendors, great food, and family fun.

And remember…

Why did the dad bring a ladder to the race?

Because he heard the competition was on another level. 😎

📍 Gordon Lee Mansion

217 Cove Rd

Chickamauga, GA 30707-1408